Make a Statement with These Creative Bathroom Tile Ideas
All the inspiration you need to design the bathroom of your dreams.
When it comes to decorating your bathroom, a little bit of tile can go a long way. At first thought, tiles serve a distinctly utilitarian purpose: They protect your walls water damage and toothpaste smudges alike. But just because bathroom tiles are practical doesn't mean they can't look good, too.
Whether you want to give your master bedroom a spa-like sensibility or bring some drama into a small powder room, there is certainly room to amp up your otherwise boring bathroom tile with a splash of color, fresh pattern, or unconventional shape. But where do you begin since the options are endless? Have a look at the terrific, tile-clad bathrooms below. From a modern twist on the classic subway tile or a pint-sized penny style, there's an option here for every aesthetic.
Mix and Match
Placing two types of tile in one space is a surefire way to make a statement. In this Orem, Utah home, the second bathroom is outfitted in glass and mother-of-pearl tile from Oceanside Glasstile, geometrical flooring, and sisal wallpaper from Thibaut.
Design by Alice Lane Home Collection
Old-Fashioned Allure
Take a walk down memory lane in this Upper East Side apartment, which exudes an old-world world charm. The rustic tiles from Mosaic House that lines the shower are accessorized with fittings from Waterworks and a mirror from RH, Restoration Hardware.
Design by Patricia Green Isen
Dimensional Decor
Bring your bathroom to another dimension with a set of textured tiles. For this Lincoln Park-based bathroom, interior design firm Studio Gild sticks to a muted metallic color palette but adds some visual interest with ribbed subway tiles.
Design by Studio Gild
Think Pink
As this childhood bathroom proves, a black and white color palette doesn't have to be boring. Studio Gild revitalized the contrasted tiles in this girl's bathroom with a coat of light pink paint, creating a space that feels equal parts feminine and sophisticated.
Design by Studio Gild
Shape-Shifting Style
This Manhattan-based guest bathroom transports its occupants to another world, thanks to a shapely shower and strategically placed tile. The terra-cotta tiles from Mosaic House complements the atypical shower entrance, while the gilded fixtures come courtesy of Newport Brass.
Design by Bronson Van Wyck
Petite Penny Tiles
A penny tile-clad floor gives Babba C. Rivera's black and white bathroom a textural touch. The hexagonal floor is juxtaposed by a string of white square tiles that line the walls and shower. Nickel fixtures and a contrasted, dual sink round out the space.
Design by Babba C. Rivera
Minimalist Marvel
As Sophia Bush's bathroom proves, minimalist design doesn't have to feel sterile. Interior designer revitalized the sleek style by wrapping a curved shower in small, blush tiles. The bathroom receives a final pop of color with rich, terra-cotta-colored walls.
Design by Jake Arnold and Orie Prince
Double Duty Design
Why settle for one tile idea when you can enjoy two? This modern D.C. bathroom reimagines the same Waterworks tile into two patterns: A straight-edge subway and eye-catching chevron. The shower area is peppered with a leafy green plant and gold hardware, also from Waterworks.
Design by Zoe Feldman
Tonal Meets Texture
Want to add some more nuance to a monochromatic bathroom? Add a wall of subway tiles in the same color as the rest of your walls. In this prewar apartment, the style from Daltile pairs nicely with Benjamin Moore's Deep Royal. Additionally, the white grout allows the tile to pop and gives the the guest bedroom some texture.
Designed by David Netto.
Green and Glossy
In this Newport home, designer Shannon McLaren Wilkins covered a wall with glossy square tiles to bring some of the space's oceanic surroundings inside. The rich green hue is offset by a red and white-printed floor.
Design by Prairie Home Styling.
Green Subway Tiles
A bathroom in Joyann King's Millbrook, New York, home is brought to life with a vibrant green palette. Glossy green subway tiles are paired with a green chinoiserie parrot print wallpaper for a touch of elegance.
Design by Gregory Shano
Earthy Slate
Reclaimed slate tiles and mahogany flooring play up the earthy feel of this Hamptons master bath, which includes a Waterworks tub with fittings by Boffi.
Design by Damon Liss and Paul Masi
Graphic Hexagon Tiles
Hexagon marble tiles to add visual interest to a black and white master bathroom, featuring shower fixtures by Dornbracht and classic glass and metal shower doors.
Design by Michelle Gerson
Statement Blue
Statement blue tiles lend a modern vibe to a Bordeaux, France, bathroom. The space also features a 19th-century washbasin.
Design by Michael Coorengel and Jean-Pierre Calvagrac
Oversized Marble
Large floor-to-ceiling marble tiles add to this master bathroom's sophisticated air. The luxurious space, which is in Alan Faena’s Miami Beach home, also includes a Louis XV mirror, Philippe Starck chair, and a candelabra sculpture by Peter Tunney.
Design by Alan Faena
Geometric & Reflective
The geometric tiled floors lend a traditional look, while the reflective wall tiles provide a modern accent, reflecting all of the beautiful colors in the room.
Design by Dina Bandman Interiors
Red Tile Explosion
This eclectic bathroom uses non-uniform red tiles that add wonderful movement to the space.
Design by Pepe Calderin Design
A Wooden Effect
The glossy brown tiles in this luxurious bathroom imitates the appearance of wood, while retaining the lustrous qualities of tiling.
Design by Inspired Interiors
Ultra White
This beautifully minimalist bathroom is covered in small, crisp white tiles, creating a sleek modern space that is elevated with small pops of color.
Design by Touch Interiors
Harmonious Shades Of Green
Create a subtle geometric effect on your bathroom wall by paring jade-green tiles with pale blue.
Design by Laurel & Wolf
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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